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Chris Gleason

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

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Chris Gleason ran for U.S. Senate Florida in 2026. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Chris Gleason was born in Lowell, Massachusetts. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1989 to 1999. Gleason earned a high school diploma from Lowell High School, an associate degree from Middlesex Community College in 1994, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell in 1996. Gleason's career experience includes working as a technology consultant. He has been affiliated with Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf, Michigan -Make-A-Wish, Seniors Helping Seniors.[1][2]

Associates:
Middlesex Community College, 1994
Bachelor's:
University of Massachusetts, Lowell, 1996
High school:
Lowell High School

Campaign money

Raised
$26K
From individuals
$18K
From PACs & party
$0
Own money
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FEC filings through July 29, 2026.

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In their own words

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Chris Gleason was born in Lowell, Massachusetts. Gleason's career experience includes working as a technology consultant. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1989 to 1999. Gleason earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell in 1996. Gleason has been affiliated with the Red Apple ADT, RCPT-USA, and The Justice Society.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I am the whistleblower who actually did the work. I built Smurf Hunter, a forensic platform with 380+ detection metrics, and used it to expose ActBlue's billion-dollar money laundering and 728,000 fraudulent ballot requests in Florida. My evidence drove action from Senator Rubio, Texas AG Ken Paxton, the U.S. House, and a Presidential Memorandum, the highest-level action ever taken on campaign fraud. Other candidates make promises; I bring evidence and results. As a U.S. Army veteran and father of three, I never stopped fighting, and I am running for Senate to finish the job: clean elections, honest money, and a government that answers to the people of Florida, not the donor class or the cartels buying influence.Florida families are being crushed by the cost of living, and 58% of voters say it is their number one issue. I bring a specific plan, not slogans. I will cut the regulations strangling small business, unleash American energy to drive down prices at the pump and on your power bill, and end the reckless Washington spending that fuels inflation and devalues your paycheck. I will also stop Wall Street firms from buying up Florida neighborhoods and pricing families out of homeownership. You earned your money, and you should keep more of it. My job in the Senate is simple: make Florida affordable again for working families, seniors on fixed incomes, and the next generation that still deserves a real shot at the American dream.Border security is the number one intensity issue for Florida Republicans, and for good reason. Our fentanyl crisis starts at an open border, and it is killing our kids and poisoning our communities. I will finish the wall, end catch-and-release, and deport criminal aliens, no exceptions. Sanctuary policies and weak enforcement put Florida families at risk while the cartels profit. I will fully fund Border Patrol and ICE, give them the tools to do the job, and hold Washington accountable for securing the homeland. A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation. I will fight to make Florida and America safe, sovereign, and secure for our children and the generations that follow.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Election integrity is my life's work. For years I conducted forensic analysis of campaign finance and voter data without regard to party, building Smurf Hunter to expose smurfing, straw donors, and foreign money laundering through platforms like ActBlue and WinRed. That work triggered a Presidential Memorandum and investigations in multiple states. I am equally passionate about the economy and cost of living, housing affordability, border security, health care and medical freedom, and protecting our seniors. I approach every issue the way I approached election fraud: follow the data, find the truth, and fight for accountability. Floridians deserve a Senator who proves it with evidence, not empty promises.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am an Army veteran, husband, and father of three daughters. My expertise is in processes, technology, data, and finance. I have dedicated years of investigative work on election integrity, without regard to party affiliation. My work has been featured in the Gateway Pundit, Epoch Times, Miami Independent, and others. I also write and manage the website: Immutabletruthelections.substack.com. I completed extensive data analysis related to the administration of elections, both in Florida and nationwide. My primary focus has been on identifying issues with processes, technologies, and data, in addition to identifying instances of fraud. Additionally, I played a vital role in the development team that created the data used today across the entire mortgage lending industry.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I will ensure all elections are administered fairly and legally.I will ensure every legal vote is accurately counted.I will restore public trust and transparency to our elections.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about the United States Constitution, as it is the foundation of our government. I am also committed to ensuring honest and transparent elections. I am committed to ensuring every legal vote is counted accurately, without regard to party affiliation. This is the only way to restore trust in our electoral process.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Jesus, King David, King Solomon, Benjamin Franklin, and my grandfather. I would like to follow Jesus' example because he is the only one without sin.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Bible, the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and the anti-Federalist papers.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, integrity, courage, transparency, and a willingness to always try to do the right thing, putting the needs of others before your own.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am driven by data, facts, and the desire to do the right thing. Being transparent as an officeholder is something that is non-negotiable for me.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

It is imperative to honor the oath of office and the Constitution, and to conduct business professionally, fairly, honestly, and transparently.

What legacy would you like to leave?

The restoration of America and the liberation of people worldwide.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

July 4th, 1976- The Bicentennial of America celebrating the 200th. anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. I was four years old at the time.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was being a son. I still have it today.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible, because that is what I try to live my life by.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Jack Ryan

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

The Blessing, by Kari Jobe

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I have found it challenging to watch injustice and wrongdoings without taking action to right the wrongs and fix what is broken.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Florida is the Gold Standard of Elections.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Mike Lindell, Ann Vandersteel, L. Todd Wood, Darlene Cerezo, Peter Bernegger

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

As in everything, transparency is crucial. Financial transparency leads to government accountability.

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of October 9, 2026 and FEC filings.

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